The college football season officially kicks off this weekend, and fans will get their first taste of Big 12 action in the 2025 campaign.
Kansas State will face off against the Iowa State Cyclones on Saturday in Ireland, as both programs released their injury reports ahead of the Week 0 showdown.
The Wildcats return quarterback Avery Johnson, who guided KSU to a 9-4 record last season, while Iowa State placed second in the Big 12 with an 11-3 finish.
Iowa State
Out:
- Defensive back Ethan Stecker
- Defensive back LaMarcus Hicks II
- Wide receiver Michael Parkes
- Wide receiver Sam Zelenovich
- Running back Ryver Peppers
- Running back Jayden Jackson
- Offensive lineman Makai Sat
- Offensive lineman Trevor Buhr
- Offensive lineman Deylin Hasert
- Offensive lineman Derek Jensen
- Offensive lineman Will Tompkins
- Linebacker John Klosterman
- Samuel Samè
Questionable:
- Wide receiver Daniel Jackson
- Linebacker Beau Godwin
- Defensive lineman Alijhah Carnell
Kansas State
Out:
- Tight end Linkon Cure
- Tight end Andrew Metzger
- Offensive lineman George Fitzpatrick
- Offensive lineman Michael Capria
- Safety Colby McCalister
- Defensive end Ryan Davis
- Defensive end Jayshawn Ross
- Defensive end Brad Stanyer
- Linebacker Darien Whitaker Jr.
- Defensive tackle Asher Tomaszewski
- Wide receiver Larry Porter IV
- Kicker Leyton Simmering
- Punter/kicker Cub Patton
Doubtful:
- Linebacker Asa Newsom
- Defensive lineman Malcolm Alcorn-Crowder
Probable:
The Cyclones and Wildcats get the college football season underway at 11 a.m. Saturday on ESPN.